Wood Buffalo RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an assault on Boxing Day.

At around 8:45 p.m. on December 26, 2017 RCMP responded to a hold up alarm at the Mr. Liquor on King Street in downtown Fort McMurray.

A male customer assaulted an employee after becoming aggressive and agitated following difficulties with the debit machine.

RCMP say the employee was able to defend themselves and the suspect fled in a white pickup truck.

The police investigation is ongoing and they are now reaching out to the public to help identify the suspect.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are asked to call Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040 or call local police. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at tipsubmit.com